3D Printing Resolution along the Manufacturing Axis (z)

The printing resolution along the manufacturing axis relates to layer
thickness. With the different technologies, there are many possible
resolutions depending on the raw material used. For example, powder-based
technologies will have limited resolution based on the raw material's
particle size, while liquid-based technologies will be much more
accurate.

3D Printing Resolution in the Manufacturing Plane (XY)

In the manufacturing plane, the resolution depends on both the raw
material and the technology used.For example, for laser-based technologies,
the laser's impact diameter has a direct influence on the printing
resolution. For agglomeration technology des (Zprinter), the printing
resolution will be limited by the infiltration of the adhesive
in the powder.

Print Resolution and CAD Model

The 3D model designed by the user also has a resolution. For STL files for example, the mesh's thinness is the CAD model's
level of detail.

The file resolution should be better than the 3D printer resolution
in order to avoid seeing any imperfections generated by the 3D
design software. It is unnecessary to have a CAD model with very
intricate details, since the printer has limited resolution
. The best way is to adapt the file resolution to the
technology chosen for printing.

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